Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product implementing the method for generating promotional scheme parameters for issuing redeemable electronic coupons, wherein the method comprises automatically obtaining market demand data from defined sources of online auctions, conducting online auctions using defined parameters for specified goods and/or services to obtain market demand data, and storing and analyzing the market demand data obtained from the online auctions or the conducted auctions to estimate demand and calculate promotion scheme parameters for issue of redeemable electronic coupons.

Abstract: Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in pan on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback.

Abstract: Methods of recycling excess semiconductor material removed from an unshaped semiconductor boule are disclosed. Excess semiconductor material is cut from an semiconductor unshaped boule thereby generating a shaped semiconductor boule. The excess semiconductor material is removed in the form of large pieces that can easily be cleaned and retrieved for reuse.